Schedules


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    10/20/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 4:15 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 4:30 am

    J-Arena

    In BMX Freestyle Park, riders use ramps to execute a variety of jumps and tricks. Japan is home to current world champion Nakamura Rim, and many younger riders are hoping to follow in his footsteps.

    10/20/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When a video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

    10/20/2023 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In the Philippines, one woman has developed an advanced organic fertilizer made from food waste. She hopes her product can be a dual solution for issues of waste and poverty.

    10/20/2023 6:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    10/20/2023 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colourful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.

    10/20/2023 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin. Also using things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

    10/20/2023 7:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    10/20/2023 7:30 am

    Trailblazers

    Landscape designer Danzuka Eiki creates oases of green within metropolises. He's now working on a series of buildings set in nature. Through his works, the viewer can tap into the bedrock of his creativity.

    10/20/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    10/20/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    10/20/2023 8:30 am

    J-Arena

    In BMX Freestyle Park, riders use ramps to execute a variety of jumps and tricks. Japan is home to current world champion Nakamura Rim, and many younger riders are hoping to follow in his footsteps.

    10/20/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    10/20/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Exploring the story of Hamed Amiri. In 2000, Hamed was forced to escape from Afghanistan at the age of ten. He has since gone on to write a book and co-author a play on his family's long journey to safety.

    10/20/2023 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Various efforts are being made to revitalise stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilised.

    10/20/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    10/20/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In the Philippines, one woman has developed an advanced organic fertilizer made from food waste. She hopes her product can be a dual solution for issues of waste and poverty.

    10/20/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    10/20/2023 11:27 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When a video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

    10/20/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as EDO. More than a million people enjoyed life in this city, they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Taking a deep dive into ukiyo-e and exploring the soul of old Tokyo.

    10/20/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    10/20/2023 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colourful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.

    10/20/2023 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin. Also using things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

    10/20/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 1:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Landscape designer Danzuka Eiki creates oases of green within metropolises. He's now working on a series of buildings set in nature. Through his works, the viewer can tap into the bedrock of his creativity.

    10/20/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 2:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 2:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    10/20/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 3:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    In the Philippines, one woman has developed an advanced organic fertilizer made from food waste. She hopes her product can be a dual solution for issues of waste and poverty.

    10/20/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When a video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.

    10/20/2023 4:30 pm

    J-Arena

    In BMX Freestyle Park, riders use ramps to execute a variety of jumps and tricks. Japan is home to current world champion Nakamura Rim, and many younger riders are hoping to follow in his footsteps.

    10/20/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 5:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colourful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.

    10/20/2023 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin. Also using things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

    10/20/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    10/20/2023 6:27 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    10/20/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Exploring the story of Hamed Amiri. In 2000, Hamed was forced to escape from Afghanistan at the age of ten. He has since gone on to write a book and co-author a play on his family's long journey to safety.

    10/20/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as EDO. More than a million people enjoyed life in this city, they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Taking a deep dive into ukiyo-e and exploring the soul of old Tokyo.

    10/20/2023 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Explores at the new research on heavy ion radiotherapy, an alternative way to help curing cancer, and a case study of pancreatic cancer.

    10/20/2023 7:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Landscape designer Danzuka Eiki creates oases of green within metropolises. He's now working on a series of buildings set in nature. Through his works, the viewer can tap into the bedrock of his creativity.

    10/20/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 8:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    10/20/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    In the Philippines, one woman has developed an advanced organic fertilizer made from food waste. She hopes her product can be a dual solution for issues of waste and poverty.

    10/20/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    10/20/2023 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colourful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.

    10/20/2023 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Yamaguchi Ayumu uses the lees left over after brewing sake for distilling gin. Also using things like coffee grounds and cacao husks to give his gin a delightful aroma.

    10/20/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/20/2023 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as EDO. More than a million people enjoyed life in this city, they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Taking a deep dive into ukiyo-e and exploring the soul of old Tokyo.

    10/20/2023 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Forty per cent of the motor vehicles in Japan are ultra-compact `kei' cars. These light vehicles are manoeuvrable, practical and cost-efficient. Tiny `kei' pickup trucks, known as `keitora', are especially common in rural Japan.

    10/20/2023 11:20 pm

    Fukushima Timelapse

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima, this time, focusing on the coast.

    10/20/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    10/20/2023 11:30 pm

    J-Arena

    In BMX Freestyle Park, riders use ramps to execute a variety of jumps and tricks. Japan is home to current world champion Nakamura Rim, and many younger riders are hoping to follow in his footsteps.

    10/21/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/21/2023 12:10 am

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Featuring Yokoshima Toshihisa, an animation director who uses cel shading in order to give his 3DCG visuals a cel animation look. Plus, a look at the full version of his film, `Cocolors'.

    10/21/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/21/2023 1:10 am

    NHK World Prime

    Ethnic Korean filmmaker Yang Yonghi focuses her camera on her family, torn between Japan and North Korea. Her search for identity continues in a tenuous balance of love, politics and history.

    10/21/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/21/2023 2:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    A long bike ride through Kyoto Prefecture countryside where farms supported the cuisine and tea culture of the ancient capital and artisans crafted the implements used by Kyoto artists.

    10/21/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    10/21/2023 3:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    10/21/2023 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curly and his friends find a rare caterpillar during their outdoor free time and decide to take care of it. However, Curly argues with them as they find the others become too carefree.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 Country: United States Language: English

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